Meta Platforms, owner of Facebook and Instagram, has made a strategic move to secure the energy needs for its growing artificial intelligence operations by signing a long-term nuclear power purchase agreement on June 3, 2025. As reported by leading business publications, including Bloomberg and Reuters, Meta has inked a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Oklo Inc., a company specializing in the development of advanced small modular reactors (SMRs). Under this landmark deal, Meta will receive 110 megawatts of carbon-free electricity from Oklo's future "Aurora" reactor, slated for construction and operation in Idaho, USA. This move highlights not only the colossal and ever-increasing energy appetite of modern AI systems and data centers but also Meta's commitment to achieving its ambitious sustainability goals and transitioning to clean energy sources. The deal with Oklo is seen by analysts as a significant one, as it could signal growing interest from tech giants in nuclear power as a reliable, stable, and carbon-free source to power their energy-intensive data centers. It may also provide a substantial boost to the development and commercialization of SMR technology, considered a safer, more economical, and flexible alternative to traditional large nuclear power plants. For Meta, this is a crucial step towards ensuring a stable and sustainable energy supply for its AI ambitions for decades to come, as well as diversifying its energy portfolio.
Meta Signs 20-Year Nuclear Power Deal with Oklo for AI Infrastructure
